In Valladolid – Irish Tapas is the Dish of the Day

November 15, 2018

It may not have won the World Tapas Championships title but our Slemish chef's dish 'Eire' was loved so much that this Irish Tapas is now on the menu in one of Valladolid's finest tapas restaurants. Eleanor McGillie catches up with Chef Rob Curley of…


Visit Ballymena – The Slemish Market Supper Club

September 14, 2018

Tomorrow night is Slemish Market Supper Club night so why not visit Ballymena and experience this ultimate dining experience with Chef Robert Curley. The Slemish Market Supper Club hit the headlines previously for our story on how Rob sources his produce from literally over the…


Members shine at the Irish Restaurant Awards #FoodOscars

April 5, 2018

Over 400 people gathered to be wined and dined last night at La Mon Hotel and Country Club for the 10th annual Irish Restaurant Awards' Ulster Regional Final. From its humble beginnings back in 2009 these awards are fantastic in showcasing what's being served up…


Miniature Pinxtos, World Butcher’s Challenge, IFEX and Irish Restaurant Awards – what’s next?

March 30, 2018

From representing Ireland at the Miniature Pinxtos World Congress in the Basque Region, facilitating at The World Butcher's Challenge, mentoring at IFEX and now the Irish Restaurant Awards - it's been a busy old time for our members working in the catering sector in Northern…


Lough Neagh Eel on the menu as Slemish chef cooks at world famous congress

March 8, 2018

A CHEF who has made his mark in the culinary scene through his unique Slemish Market Supper Club, is representing Northern Ireland by cooking Lough Neagh Eel at the world famous congress - Minature Pinxtos - which is taking place in Northern Spain over the…


‘Time Out’ with Chef Rob Curley

February 22, 2018

Northern Ireland is building on its reputation as being a foodie destination. Live It Experience It takes Time Out with a chef who really is providing a unique dining experience in Northern Ireland. Robert Curley of the Slemish Market Supper Club talks about his love…


Slemish Market Supper Club Brussels Sprout Christmas Recipes

December 18, 2017

Whether you love them or hate them there's always some alternative way to cook the festive vegetable that is the brussels sprout. Live It Experience It member, Chef Rob Curley from the Slemish Market Supper Club, has provided us with a few alternatives for this…


Thumbs up from the Slemish Market Supper Club

June 19, 2017

Live It Experience It launched just over three months ago. We are delighted to be working with such an amazing bunch of businesses who want to grow, learn and succeed. We all work together to promote Northern Ireland for it's water, land and air based…


Things to do this May Bank Holiday weekend

April 27, 2017

THERE are so many things to do this Bank Holiday weekend and so many fantastic places to eat and great places to stay here in Northern Ireland. Our members offer such a fantastic experience no matter what you want to do.  (more…)


Chef and gardener source food from ‘over the hedge’

April 24, 2017

WE have all heard of food miles but sourcing food from 'over the hedge' really is something else. Rob Curley, an award winning chef, has created a unique dining experience in County Antrim like no other where he has teamed up with the Slemish Market Garden to…